Children come into foster care with trauma from the abuse and neglect they’ve experienced. At Utah Foster Care, we find, train, and support foster families who provide love and safety for these children. Donor funded programs, such as Wishing Well, Foster Parent Mentor, B.O.S.S. Bus, and Therapy promote healing and connection and ensure Utah children don’t face the future alone. Follow along on social media @utahfostercare to witness the impact of your giving.
Foster Hope and Healing for Utah Children in Foster Care
Foster Facts
In Utah…
- 2100+ children are currently in foster care.
- Parental Substance Use Disorder is a factor majority of the time.
- There are a growing number of LGBTQ+ youth entering care.
Utah Children in Foster Care…
- Most are in foster care for about thirteen months.
- More than two-thirds return to live with their parents or a relative.
- Teens make up nearly half of children in care.
- Seven out of ten have siblings.
- One in four are Latino.
Foster Community. Foster Connection. Foster Care.
- Is this donation tax deductible?
- How do I mail a donation?
- What are the funds used for?
- Why should I donate?
- How can I fundraise for Utah Foster Care?
Is this donation tax deductible?
Utah Foster Care (Foundation) is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
How do I mail a donation?
Our operations cover the entire state of Utah, with headquarters based in Murray. Please mail donations to: Utah Foster Care 5296 S Commerce Dr #400 Murray, UT 84107 or email retention.director@utahfostercare.org
What are the funds used for?
Donations like yours help us fulfill our mission of finding, training and supporting foster parents. Utah Foster Care has developed innovative approaches to our mission, including therapeutic support, peer mentoring, fun community events, and providing important, every-day experiences for children in foster care.
Why should I donate?
Children come into foster care with trauma from the abuse and neglect they’ve experienced. At Utah Foster Care, we find, train and support foster families who provide love and safety for these children. Your donation helps us ensure Utah children don’t face the future alone.
How can I fundraise for Utah Foster Care?
Host a Facebook fundraiser or Instagram fundraiser, shop via Amazon Smile, ask your employer about donation matching, become a corporate sponsor, or more. Reach out get involved! to development.director@utahfostercare.org
Looking for someone to speak to your organization about foster care? Email recruitment.director@utahfostercare.org
Utah needs more foster parents.
There’s an urgent need for more safe and loving homes for kids in foster care. Consider becoming a foster parent.
Donor Advised Fund
An Effective Way to Give
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a centralized charitable account. It allows charitably inclined individuals, families, and businesses to make tax-deductible charitable donations of cash, publicly-traded stock, and, in some cases, certain illiquid assets, to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.
